Santa Maria, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 716 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2301, 123.6246 (12° 14' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.8 meters (242.1 feet) |
Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 716. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 588 broken down into 119 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 33 | 4.64 | |
| 248 | 46 | 5.39 | |
| 311 | 56 | 5.55 | |
| 434 | 73 | 5.95 | |
| 370 | 63 | 5.87 | |
| 588 | 119 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 15 to 19, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 14.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 14.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 14.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 10.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 4.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 3.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 2.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.51% |
| Total | 588 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 153 in 1990 to 716 in 2020, an increase of 563 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.23%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 588 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | – | |
| 248 | 9.47% | |
| 311 | 4.97% | |
| 434 | 4.70% | |
| 370 | -5.64% | |
| 588 | 9.22% | |
| 716 | 4.23% |
Location
Santa Maria is situated at approximately 12.2301, 123.6246, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.8 meters or 242.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Maria shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.